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Dr. Lena Edwards
- May 28
- 2 min
SO Many Diets...Which One to Choose??
It seems we are constantly bombarded with yet another new fad diet or miracle supplement that promises to help us bust belly fat, trim or...
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Apr 12
- 3 min
The Truth About 'Adrenal Fatigue'
The term 'adrenal fatigue' has been wildly popular for nearly 20 years. In fact, the majority of patients and healthcare providers...
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Mar 1
- 2 min
Your Hormone Replacement is Only as Safe as Your Doctor is Smart
Breast cancer, excessive menstrual bleeding, and unnecessary hysterectomies are just a few of the numerous complications I've encountered...
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Spitting is Gross, but...
While there is NO one perfect test to get completely accurate hormone level readings, a ton of scientific research has shown that saliva...
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Jan 11
- 1 min
Low Cortisol Levels Got You Dragging?
It Could be From Your Medication or Supplements.... I frequently hear patients tell me they've been diagnosed with 'adrenal fatigue'. As...
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- May 25, 2020
- 6 min
Everything You Need to Know About Osteoporosis
50% of all women will suffer from an osteoporosis related fracture in their lifetime…that’s equal to the risk of breast, ovarian and uterine
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Apr 27, 2020
- 2 min
Estrogen Explained
Estrogen is an extremely important hormone in both men and women, controlling hundreds of functions throughout the body. Although we...
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Mar 4, 2020
- 2 min
The Estrogen Cancer Connection…There Isn’t One!
Estrogen is at the top of the list when it comes to women’s hormones. In addition to being responsible for women’s physical development.
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Mar 2, 2020
- 5 min
Endometriosis Awareness, Building a Supplement Regimen, & Regular Tune-up's
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 6.5 Million… That’s how many American women suffer from endometriosis…and the rate continues to...
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Feb 8, 2020
- 4 min
January is Thyroid Awareness Month
Nearly 20 million Americans suffer from some form of thyroid disease. There are many different causes of thyroid dysfunction, and women...
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Dec 15, 2019
- 5 min
5 TIPS FOR CONTROLLING HOLIDAY STRESS
When it comes to the effects of stress on the body, there is no difference between emotional stress, nutritional stress, physical stress, or
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Dec 10, 2019
- 1 min
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPOCORTISOLISM
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF HYPOCORTISOLISM
Studies in patients with hypocortisolism have found the three most common symptoms to be: sensitiv
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Aug 26, 2019
- 2 min
Adrenal Fatigue: Fact of Fiction?
Cortisol is the body's primary stress hormone and is released in a 'circadian' pattern during a 24 hour day (high in the morning, low at nig
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Aug 12, 2019
- 5 min
Are You at Risk: 10 Mistakes “Hormone Experts” Make When Prescribing Hormone Replacement Therapy
Women with hormone imbalances must stay educated and be their own advocates, especially when it comes to hormone replacement therapy.
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Aug 12, 2019
- 3 min
Castration Without Cause and 6 Ways Women Can Avoid It
30% of women who choose to have only their uterus removed are convinced by their doctors to also have their ovaries removed ‘just in case’ .
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Jul 25, 2019
- 3 min
Hormone Wars: A 15 Year Lie & the Menopausal Hostage Crisis in America
Women don’t go through menopause…it’s their permanent hormonal destiny. 51 million American women are in menopause, and 2 million more enter
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Jul 18, 2019
- 3 min
Estrogen's Effect on Fertility And Menopause (Part I)
In a premenopausal woman, elevated stress hormones end up "shutting down" estrogen (and progesterone) production on many levels. Read more
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Dr. Lena Edwards
- Jul 9, 2019
- 4 min
Human Hormones Part II
By appreciating the synergy between your hormones and their intricate connections and relationships, you are able decipher your body make up
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- Jul 2, 2019
- 1 min
AdrenaFem Benefits
FINALLY, A STRESS SUPPLEMENT JUST FOR WOMEN 😃 AdrenaFem is an all natural, nutritional supplement uniquely designed to help a woman's...
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